Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your Database Password in Oracle SQL Developer

How to Change Database Password in Oracle SQL Developer

Changing the database password is a crucial task in Oracle database management. Whether you’re updating an existing password or creating a new one for security reasons, Oracle SQL Developer makes it easy to change your database password. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of changing the database password using Oracle SQL Developer.

Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• Oracle SQL Developer installed on your system.
• Access to the Oracle database, either through an existing connection or by creating a new one.
• Administrative privileges to change the password.

Follow these steps to change the database password in Oracle SQL Developer:

Step 1: Open Oracle SQL Developer

Launch Oracle SQL Developer and log in to your Oracle database using your existing credentials. If you haven’t created a connection yet, click on the “Connect to Database” button in the top right corner and select the appropriate database and credentials.

Step 2: Open the SQL Worksheet

After successfully logging in, click on the “SQL Worksheet” tab at the bottom of the application window. This is where you will execute your SQL commands to change the password.

Step 3: Run the ALTER USER Command

In the SQL Worksheet, enter the following command to change the password for a specific user:

“`sql
ALTER USER IDENTIFIED BY ;
“`

Replace `` with the actual username of the user for whom you want to change the password, and `` with the new password you wish to set.

For example, if you want to change the password for the user `admin`, and set the new password to `NewPassword123`, the command would look like this:

“`sql
ALTER USER admin IDENTIFIED BY NewPassword123;
“`

Step 4: Execute the Command

After entering the command, click the “Execute” button (represented by a green triangle) in the SQL Worksheet to run the command. The command will change the password for the specified user in the database.

Step 5: Confirm the Change

Once the command executes successfully, you should see a confirmation message in the SQL Worksheet. You can also log out of Oracle SQL Developer and log back in with the new password to ensure the change was applied correctly.

By following these steps, you can easily change the database password in Oracle SQL Developer. Remember to keep your passwords secure and update them regularly to maintain a high level of security in your Oracle database environment.